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Gaming Creator Tayta Games Dies at 21 From Colon Cancer

Her death refocuses attention on young-onset colorectal cancer alongside persistent health disparities.

Overview

  • Her father confirmed on Sept. 17 that La'tayvia Deshay Ransom died and said her colon cancer had spread to her liver.
  • Tayta built an audience of more than a million across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram for her comedic gaming reactions.
  • She publicly shared her diagnosis in 2024 and told fans she was undergoing chemotherapy, later describing side effects like peripheral neuropathy.
  • Her final TikTok was posted on Aug. 21, and tributes from her twin brother, friends, and fans have flooded social media; her brothers also posted a video to her YouTube channel.
  • Coverage has prompted renewed discussion of delayed diagnoses and care inequities for young patients, with some outlets disputing details of her treatment path.